Nice functional laptop. Got it to replace a pc that died during a downsizing house move so became a good excuse to get. Not disappointed. HP Client Security can be a bit of a pain popping up all the time but once that was sorted and put to bed no issues with the machine at all.

Bad points:

4 hour battery life ... don't know whether that's good or bad for a laptop but recharging is very quick.

The processor is the driving force of your personal computer. The higher the number in Gigahertz or Ghz the faster your computer will run. Don’t forget that other factors such as the number of cores will have an effect on speed.

Built-in disc drives can be used to copy data, music, documents or films from your laptop, netbook or desktop computer, onto a blank DVD. DVD writers can also copy info onto blank CDs but CDs have a lower storage capacity. Normal DVD discs can store up to 4.7GB of info. DVD stands for Digital Versatile Disc.

A memory card reader allows you to connect various types of card such as SD Cards, MMC Cards or Compact Flash Cards to your laptop or desktop computer. Memory Card Readers are extremely useful for photographers as it allows you to quickly transfer your snaps from camera to machine meaning you can have them uploaded to your favourite website or printed out in a matter of minutes.

Graphics cards in desktop computers and graphics chips in laptops are manufactured by 3 main companies: Intel, ATI and nVidia. If you want to play modern games aim for an ATI or nVidia card or chip. Intel cards and chips work perfectly for general laptop use, video playback and older computer games.

Manufacturer's Description

Tap and scroll your way through the workday with an intuitive touchscreen (select models) that helps you work so much smarter. Count on durability inside and out – from built-in security to the spill-resistant keyboard – and a thin, light design that’s packed with style.

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